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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 174.57 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 174.57 and 35.28 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 174.57 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/174.57 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 174.57 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 6,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158.83/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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