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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 175.12 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 175.12 and 38.62 is: 57.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 175.12 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/175.12 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 175.12 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 6,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762.94/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.94

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