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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.64, 167.50 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.64, 167.50 and 47.52 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.64 : 167.50 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.64/167.50 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.64x = 167.50 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.64x = 7,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959.60/111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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