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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 174.82 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 174.82 and 39.50 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 174.82 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/174.82 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 174.82 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 6,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905.39/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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