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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.11, 168.16 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.11, 168.16 and 30.95 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.11 : 168.16 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.11/168.16 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.11x = 168.16 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.11x = 5,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.21/112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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