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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.93, 175.28 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.93, 175.28 and 39.83 is: 59.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.93 : 175.28 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.93/175.28 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.93x = 175.28 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.93x = 6,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980.33/116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.70

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