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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.64, 172.03 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.64, 172.03 and 49.64 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.64 : 172.03 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.64/172.03 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.64x = 172.03 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.64x = 8,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.57/114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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