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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 172.06 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 172.06 and 49.66 is: 74.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 172.06 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/172.06 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 172.06 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 8,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543.95/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.48

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