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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.27, 175.86 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.27, 175.86 and 44.15 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.27 : 175.86 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.27/175.86 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.27x = 175.86 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.27x = 7,763.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763.34/117.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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