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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 174.94 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 174.94 and 31.12 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 174.94 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/174.94 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 174.94 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 5,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444.13/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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