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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 175.41 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 175.41 and 31.44 is: 47.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 175.41 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/175.41 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 175.41 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 5,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.89/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.16

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