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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 175.73 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 175.73 and 44.96 is: 67.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 175.73 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/175.73 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 175.73 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 7,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899.72/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.46

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