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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 174.57 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 174.57 and 47.96 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 174.57 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/174.57 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 174.57 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 8,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372.38/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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