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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.48, 171.52 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.48, 171.52 and 50.24 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.48 : 171.52 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.48/171.52 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.48x = 171.52 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.48x = 8,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.16/114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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