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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.02, 168.03 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.02, 168.03 and 39.84 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.02 : 168.03 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.02/168.03 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.02x = 168.03 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.02x = 6,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694.32/112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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