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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 175.61 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 175.61 and 34.83 is: 52.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 175.61 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/175.61 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 175.61 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 6,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116.50/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.23

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