Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 174 and 30.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116, 174 and 30.50 is: 45.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116 : 174 = 30.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116/174 = 30.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116x = 174 × 30.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116x = 5,307 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,307/116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45.75
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