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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.78 and 48.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.78 and 48.68 is: 72.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.78 = 48.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.78 = 48.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.78 × 48.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 8,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.97/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.99

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