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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.31, 168.47 and 47.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.31, 168.47 and 47.31 is: 70.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.31 : 168.47 = 47.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.31/168.47 = 47.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.31x = 168.47 × 47.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.31x = 7,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969.47/112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.96

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