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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.85 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.85 and 34.97 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.85 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.85 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.85 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 6,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148.42/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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