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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 175.27 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 175.27 and 39.81 is: 59.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 175.27 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/175.27 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 175.27 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 6,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977.50/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.71

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