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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.89, 176.82 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.89, 176.82 and 44.76 is: 67.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.89 : 176.82 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.89/176.82 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.89x = 176.82 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.89x = 7,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914.46/117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.14

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