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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 175.84 and 36.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 175.84 and 36.08 is: 54.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 175.84 = 36.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/175.84 = 36.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 175.84 × 36.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 6,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343.25/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.11

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