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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.39, 176.09 and 48.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.39, 176.09 and 48.90 is: 73.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.39 : 176.09 = 48.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.39/176.09 = 48.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.39x = 176.09 × 48.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.39x = 8,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610.92/117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.35

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