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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117, 175.45 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117, 175.45 and 43.83 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117 : 175.45 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117/175.45 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117x = 175.45 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117x = 7,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,689.97/117
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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