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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.07, 168.08 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.07, 168.08 and 47 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.07 : 168.08 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.07/168.08 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.07x = 168.08 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.07x = 7,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899.76/112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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