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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.83, 176.79 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.83, 176.79 and 36.69 is: 55.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.83 : 176.79 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.83/176.79 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.83x = 176.79 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.83x = 6,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486.43/117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.05

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