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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 175.39 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 175.39 and 30.25 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 175.39 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/175.39 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 175.39 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 5,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305.83/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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