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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.72, 176.50 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.72, 176.50 and 49.28 is: 73.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.72 : 176.50 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.72/176.50 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.72x = 176.50 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.72x = 8,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697.92/117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.89

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