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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.43 and 39.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.43 and 39.92 is: 59.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.43 = 39.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.43 = 39.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.43 × 39.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 7,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002.09/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.89

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