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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.41, 167.15 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.41, 167.15 and 46.44 is: 69.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.41 : 167.15 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.41/167.15 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.41x = 167.15 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.41x = 7,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762.45/111.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.68

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