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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 174.32 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 174.32 and 44.08 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 174.32 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/174.32 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 174.32 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 7,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684.03/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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