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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 168.16 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 168.16 and 47.17 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 168.16 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/168.16 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 168.16 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 7,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932.53/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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