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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 175.14 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 175.14 and 44.64 is: 66.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 175.14 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/175.14 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 175.14 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 7,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818.25/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.94

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