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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 174.56 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 174.56 and 47.89 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 174.56 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/174.56 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 174.56 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 8,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,359.68/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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