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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.63 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.63 and 44.32 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.63 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.63 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.63 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 7,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738.73/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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