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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.86, 172.28 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.86, 172.28 and 46.44 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.86 : 172.28 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.86/172.28 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.86x = 172.28 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.86x = 7,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999.81/114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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