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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.83, 167.72 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.83, 167.72 and 30.65 is: 45.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.83 : 167.72 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.83/167.72 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.83x = 167.72 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.83x = 5,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,139.63/111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.96

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