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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 175.08 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 175.08 and 44.58 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 175.08 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/175.08 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 175.08 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 7,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.07/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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