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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.48, 176.11 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.48, 176.11 and 45.28 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.48 : 176.11 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.48/176.11 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.48x = 176.11 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.48x = 7,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.03/117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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