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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.78, 176.60 and 39.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.78, 176.60 and 39.68 is: 59.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.78 : 176.60 = 39.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.78/176.60 = 39.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.78x = 176.60 × 39.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.78x = 7,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006.41/117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.49

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