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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 174.86 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 174.86 and 39.58 is: 59.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 174.86 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/174.86 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 174.86 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 6,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920.69/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.35

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