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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.81, 176.65 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.81, 176.65 and 39.70 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.81 : 176.65 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.81/176.65 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.81x = 176.65 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.81x = 7,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.46/117.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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