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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.83 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.83 and 40.84 is: 61.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.83 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.83 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.83 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 7,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,221.19/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.26

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