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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 175.32 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 175.32 and 39.90 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 175.32 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/175.32 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 175.32 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 6,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994.19/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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