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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.06, 168.09 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.06, 168.09 and 38.93 is: 58.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.06 : 168.09 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.06/168.09 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.06x = 168.09 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.06x = 6,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.74/112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.40

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