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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 174.72 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 174.72 and 44.46 is: 66.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 174.72 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/174.72 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 174.72 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 7,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,768.05/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.65

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