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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.51, 171.78 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.51, 171.78 and 29.01 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.51 : 171.78 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.51/171.78 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.51x = 171.78 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.51x = 4,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983.34/114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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