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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 175.22 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 175.22 and 48.31 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 175.22 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/175.22 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 175.22 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 8,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464.20/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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