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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.54 and 48.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.54 and 48.28 is: 72.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.54 = 48.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.54 = 48.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.54 × 48.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 8,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.11/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.42

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