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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 174.17 and 47.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 174.17 and 47.65 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 174.17 = 47.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/174.17 = 47.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 174.17 × 47.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 8,299.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299.20/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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