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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.67, 171.99 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.67, 171.99 and 49.64 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.67 : 171.99 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.67/171.99 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.67x = 171.99 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.67x = 8,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537.05/114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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