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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.95, 172.41 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.95, 172.41 and 49.93 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.95 : 172.41 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.95/172.41 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.95x = 172.41 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.95x = 8,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,608.72/114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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