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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.74, 175.19 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.74, 175.19 and 44.59 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.74 : 175.19 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.74/175.19 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.74x = 175.19 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.74x = 7,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811.72/116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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