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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.67, 167.48 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.67, 167.48 and 30.49 is: 45.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.67 : 167.48 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.67/167.48 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.67x = 167.48 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.67x = 5,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106.05/111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.73

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