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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 176.61 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 176.61 and 36.65 is: 54.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 176.61 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/176.61 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 176.61 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 6,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,473.34/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.96

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