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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.25, 175.94 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.25, 175.94 and 48.76 is: 73.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.25 : 175.94 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.25/175.94 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.25x = 175.94 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.25x = 8,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578.83/117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.17

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