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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 176.06 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 176.06 and 39.25 is: 58.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 176.06 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/176.06 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 176.06 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 6,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,910.36/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.88

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