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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.64, 167.52 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.64, 167.52 and 47.56 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.64 : 167.52 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.64/167.52 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.64x = 167.52 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.64x = 7,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967.25/111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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