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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.88, 176.84 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.88, 176.84 and 35.62 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.88 : 176.84 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.88/176.84 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.88x = 176.84 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.88x = 6,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299.04/117.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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