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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.35, 167.04 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.35, 167.04 and 46.38 is: 69.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.35 : 167.04 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.35/167.04 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.35x = 167.04 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.35x = 7,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,747.08/111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.58

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