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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.47, 171.75 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.47, 171.75 and 49.45 is: 74.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.47 : 171.75 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.47/171.75 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.47x = 171.75 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.47x = 8,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493.04/114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.19

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