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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.92, 167.80 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.92, 167.80 and 47.80 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.92 : 167.80 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.92/167.80 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.92x = 167.80 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.92x = 8,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,020.84/111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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