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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.03, 168.01 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.03, 168.01 and 39.88 is: 59.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.03 : 168.01 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.03/168.01 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.03x = 168.01 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.03x = 6,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700.24/112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.81

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