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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 171.34 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 171.34 and 49.28 is: 73.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 171.34 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/171.34 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 171.34 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 8,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442.96/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.86

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