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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.32, 171.38 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.32, 171.38 and 49.32 is: 73.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.32 : 171.38 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.32/171.38 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.32x = 171.38 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.32x = 8,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452.58/114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.94

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