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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 167.92 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 167.92 and 39.83 is: 59.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 167.92 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/167.92 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 167.92 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 6,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,687.31/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.74

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