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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.14, 175.76 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.14, 175.76 and 44.04 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.14 : 175.76 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.14/175.76 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.14x = 175.76 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.14x = 7,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740.25/117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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