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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.79, 167.61 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.79, 167.61 and 46.77 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.79 : 167.61 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.79/167.61 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.79x = 167.61 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.79x = 7,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.28/111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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