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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 175.07 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 175.07 and 34.45 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 175.07 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/175.07 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 175.07 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 6,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.97/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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