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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 175.04 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 175.04 and 48.17 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 175.04 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/175.04 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 175.04 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 8,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431.68/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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