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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 176.45 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 176.45 and 36.45 is: 54.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 176.45 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/176.45 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 176.45 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 6,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431.42/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.68

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