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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.02, 175.48 and 44.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.02, 175.48 and 44.83 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.02 : 175.48 = 44.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.02/175.48 = 44.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.02x = 175.48 × 44.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.02x = 7,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.77/117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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