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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.01, 175.53 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.01, 175.53 and 44.89 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.01 : 175.53 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.01/175.53 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.01x = 175.53 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.01x = 7,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,879.54/117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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