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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.62, 167.46 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.62, 167.46 and 34.58 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.62 : 167.46 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.62/167.46 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.62x = 167.46 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.62x = 5,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791.34/111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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