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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.44, 176.16 and 48.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.44, 176.16 and 48.02 is: 72.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.44 : 176.16 = 48.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.44/176.16 = 48.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.44x = 176.16 × 48.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.44x = 8,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458.65/117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.02

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