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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.33, 168.49 and 31.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.33, 168.49 and 31.17 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.33 : 168.49 = 31.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.33/168.49 = 31.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.33x = 168.49 × 31.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.33x = 5,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251.47/112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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