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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.12, 175.74 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.12, 175.74 and 44.98 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.12 : 175.74 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.12/175.74 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.12x = 175.74 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.12x = 7,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,904.79/117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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