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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.43 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.43 and 30.46 is: 45.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.43 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.43 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.43 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 5,099.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099.56/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.69

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