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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.44, 171.66 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.44, 171.66 and 28.94 is: 43.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.44 : 171.66 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.44/171.66 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.44x = 171.66 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.44x = 4,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967.84/114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.41

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