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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.23, 175.88 and 48.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.23, 175.88 and 48.79 is: 73.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.23 : 175.88 = 48.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.23/175.88 = 48.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.23x = 175.88 × 48.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.23x = 8,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580.87/117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.20

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