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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.22 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.22 and 31.67 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.22 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.22 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.22 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 5,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359.20/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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