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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.39 and 43.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.39 and 43.82 is: 65.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.39 = 43.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.39 = 43.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.39 × 43.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 7,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,684.89/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.72

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