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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.81, 172.26 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.81, 172.26 and 49.83 is: 74.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.81 : 172.26 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.81/172.26 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.81x = 172.26 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.81x = 8,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,583.72/114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.76

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