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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 172.06 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 172.06 and 49.76 is: 74.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 172.06 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/172.06 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 172.06 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 8,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561.65/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.59

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