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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 175.12 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 175.12 and 34.47 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 175.12 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/175.12 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 175.12 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 6,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036.30/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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