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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 171.93 and 42.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 171.93 and 42.49 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 171.93 = 42.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/171.93 = 42.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 171.93 × 42.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 7,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305.31/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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