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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.11 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.11 and 43.64 is: 65.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.11 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.11 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.11 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 7,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,642.24/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.44

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