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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.35, 176.10 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.35, 176.10 and 48.87 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.35 : 176.10 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.35/176.10 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.35x = 176.10 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.35x = 8,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606.01/117.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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