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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.89, 175.37 and 48.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.89, 175.37 and 48.49 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.89 : 175.37 = 48.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.89/175.37 = 48.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.89x = 175.37 × 48.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.89x = 8,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503.01/116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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