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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.24, 175.89 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.24, 175.89 and 40.19 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.24 : 175.89 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.24/175.89 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.24x = 175.89 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.24x = 7,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067.94/117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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