Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.50, 174.83 and 40.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116.50, 174.83 and 40.50 is: 60.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116.50 : 174.83 = 40.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116.50/174.83 = 40.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116.50x = 174.83 × 40.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116.50x = 7,080.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,080.62/116.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60.78
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