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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.17, 175.74 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.17, 175.74 and 31.67 is: 47.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.17 : 175.74 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.17/175.74 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.17x = 175.74 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.17x = 5,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,565.69/117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.50

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