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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.12 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.12 and 48.24 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.12 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.12 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.12 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 8,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447.79/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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