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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.94, 167.87 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.94, 167.87 and 47.74 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 167.87 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/167.87 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 167.87 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 8,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014.11/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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