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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.79, 176.71 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.79, 176.71 and 40.76 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.79 : 176.71 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.79/176.71 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.79x = 176.71 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.79x = 7,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.70/117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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