Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112, 168 and 47
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112, 168 and 47 is: 70.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112 : 168 = 47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112/168 = 47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112x = 168 × 47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112x = 7,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,896/112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70.50
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