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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.36, 167.03 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.36, 167.03 and 38.24 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.36 : 167.03 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.36/167.03 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.36x = 167.03 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.36x = 6,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.20/111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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