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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.82 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.82 and 56.34 is: 84.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.82 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.82 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.82 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 9,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,905.42/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.49

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