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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.75 and 44.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.75 and 44.44 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.75 = 44.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.75 = 44.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.75 × 44.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 7,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765.89/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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