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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.38 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.38 and 58.28 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.38 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.38 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.38 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 9,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.19/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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