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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 174 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 174 and 47.55 is: 71.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 174 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/174 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 174 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 8,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,273.70/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.32

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