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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.78, 167.64 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.78, 167.64 and 34.72 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.78 : 167.64 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.78/167.64 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.78x = 167.64 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.78x = 5,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820.46/111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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