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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.26, 175.88 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.26, 175.88 and 48.86 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.26 : 175.88 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.26/175.88 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.26x = 175.88 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.26x = 8,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593.02/117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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