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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 175.14 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 175.14 and 48.27 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 175.14 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/175.14 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 175.14 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 8,454.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.01/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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