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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.88, 167.82 and 39.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.88, 167.82 and 39.70 is: 59.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.88 : 167.82 = 39.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.88/167.82 = 39.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.88x = 167.82 × 39.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.88x = 6,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662.45/111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.55

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