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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.39 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.39 and 40.58 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.39 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.39 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.39 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 7,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.14/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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