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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.59, 176.38 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.59, 176.38 and 49.11 is: 73.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.59 : 176.38 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.59/176.38 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.59x = 176.38 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.59x = 8,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.24/117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.66

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