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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 174.60 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 174.60 and 38.32 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 174.60 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/174.60 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 174.60 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 6,691.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691.22/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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