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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 174.40 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 174.40 and 39.24 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 174.40 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/174.40 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 174.40 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 6,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842.39/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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