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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.25, 168.48 and 47.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.25, 168.48 and 47.29 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.25 : 168.48 = 47.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.25/168.48 = 47.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.25x = 168.48 × 47.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.25x = 7,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,967.42/112.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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