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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.41 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.41 and 35.25 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.41 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.41 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.41 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 5,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,936.79/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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