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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.56 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.56 and 35.32 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.56 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.56 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.56 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 5,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953.54/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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