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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.61, 176.38 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.61, 176.38 and 40.55 is: 60.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.61 : 176.38 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.61/176.38 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.61x = 176.38 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.61x = 7,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,152.21/117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.81

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