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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175 and 44.56 is: 66.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 7,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,798/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.82

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