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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.77, 172.15 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.77, 172.15 and 49.77 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.77 : 172.15 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.77/172.15 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.77x = 172.15 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.77x = 8,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.42/114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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