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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.35, 168.58 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.35, 168.58 and 35.34 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.35 : 168.58 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.35/168.58 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.35x = 168.58 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.35x = 5,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957.03/112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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