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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.65, 167.45 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.65, 167.45 and 38.52 is: 57.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.65 : 167.45 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.65/167.45 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.65x = 167.45 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.65x = 6,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450.17/111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.77

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