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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 175.38 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 175.38 and 52.75 is: 79.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 175.38 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/175.38 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 175.38 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 9,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.30/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.06

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