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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 171.57 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 171.57 and 49.32 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 171.57 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/171.57 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 171.57 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 8,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461.83/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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