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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.56 and 31.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.56 and 31.22 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.56 = 31.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.56 = 31.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.56 × 31.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 5,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261.44/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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