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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.68 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.68 and 44.01 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.68 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.68 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.68 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 7,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,731.13/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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