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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.05 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.05 and 39.71 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.05 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.05 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.05 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 6,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.67/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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