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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.85, 167.80 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.85, 167.80 and 34.80 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.85 : 167.80 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.85/167.80 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.85x = 167.80 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.85x = 5,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839.33/111.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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