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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.59, 177.88 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.59, 177.88 and 37.44 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.59 : 177.88 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.59/177.88 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.59x = 177.88 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.59x = 6,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658.94/118.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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