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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.22, 175.81 and 31.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.22, 175.81 and 31.72 is: 47.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.22 : 175.81 = 31.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.22/175.81 = 31.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.22x = 175.81 × 31.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.22x = 5,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575.66/117.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.57

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