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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 174.81 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 174.81 and 44.39 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 174.81 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/174.81 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 174.81 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 7,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759.82/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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