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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.80 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.80 and 34.94 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.80 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.80 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.80 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 6,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.01/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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