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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 175.54 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 175.54 and 48.59 is: 72.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 175.54 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/175.54 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 175.54 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 8,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,529.49/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.84

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