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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.10, 175.65 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.10, 175.65 and 48.69 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.10 : 175.65 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.10/175.65 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.10x = 175.65 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.10x = 8,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552.22/117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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