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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.44 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.44 and 38.51 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.44 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.44 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.44 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 6,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447.70/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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