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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.28, 168.41 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.28, 168.41 and 31.12 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.28 : 168.41 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.28/168.41 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.28x = 168.41 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.28x = 5,240.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240.92/112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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