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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 174.41 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 174.41 and 44.11 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 174.41 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/174.41 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 174.41 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 7,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693.00/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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