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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 175.33 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 175.33 and 34.62 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 175.33 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/175.33 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 175.33 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 6,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069.92/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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