Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111, 166.58 and 46.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 111, 166.58 and 46.88 is: 70.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111 : 166.58 = 46.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111/166.58 = 46.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111x = 166.58 × 46.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111x = 7,808.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,808.20/111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70.34
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