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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.35 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.35 and 39.11 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.35 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.35 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.35 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 6,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,584.17/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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