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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 174.62 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 174.62 and 35.26 is: 52.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 174.62 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/174.62 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 174.62 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 6,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157.10/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.89

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