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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.75, 167.64 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.75, 167.64 and 47.64 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.75 : 167.64 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.75/167.64 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.75x = 167.64 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.75x = 7,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986.37/111.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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