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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.18, 168.26 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.18, 168.26 and 47.15 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.18 : 168.26 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.18/168.26 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.18x = 168.26 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.18x = 7,933.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933.46/112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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