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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.68 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.68 and 40.12 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.68 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.68 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.68 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 7,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048.72/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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