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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.83 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.83 and 56.28 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.83 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.83 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.83 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 9,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,895.71/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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