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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.11, 175.66 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.11, 175.66 and 35.96 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.11 : 175.66 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.11/175.66 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.11x = 175.66 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.11x = 6,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.19/117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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