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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.62, 176.42 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.62, 176.42 and 51.76 is: 77.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.62 : 176.42 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.62/176.42 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.62x = 176.42 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.62x = 9,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131.24/117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.63

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