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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.31, 171.51 and 49.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.31, 171.51 and 49.33 is: 74.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.31 : 171.51 = 49.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.31/171.51 = 49.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.31x = 171.51 × 49.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.31x = 8,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,460.59/114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.01

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