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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.91, 176.79 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.91, 176.79 and 36.71 is: 55.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.91 : 176.79 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.91/176.79 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.91x = 176.79 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.91x = 6,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489.96/117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.04

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