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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 175.28 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 175.28 and 52.72 is: 79.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 175.28 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/175.28 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 175.28 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 9,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240.76/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.01

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