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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.75, 176.60 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.75, 176.60 and 49.28 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.75 : 176.60 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.75/176.60 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.75x = 176.60 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.75x = 8,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701.72/117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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