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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.04, 168.08 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.04, 168.08 and 47.96 is: 71.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.04 : 168.08 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.04/168.08 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.04x = 168.08 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.04x = 8,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061.12/112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.95

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