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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 174.35 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 174.35 and 39.19 is: 58.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 174.35 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/174.35 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 174.35 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 6,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,832.44/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.79

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