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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.36, 168.49 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.36, 168.49 and 47.39 is: 71.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.36 : 168.49 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.36/168.49 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.36x = 168.49 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.36x = 7,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,985.22/112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.07

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