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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.82 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.82 and 52.29 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.82 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.82 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.82 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 9,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193.37/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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