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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 175.09 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 175.09 and 44.54 is: 66.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 175.09 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/175.09 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 175.09 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 7,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,797.52/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.80

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