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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.18, 175.80 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.18, 175.80 and 40.16 is: 60.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.18 : 175.80 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.18/175.80 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.18x = 175.80 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.18x = 7,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.25/117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.24

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