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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 175.17 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 175.17 and 34.52 is: 51.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 175.17 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/175.17 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 175.17 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 6,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,047.31/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.77

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