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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.57 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.57 and 35.34 is: 53.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.57 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.57 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.57 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 5,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957.26/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.01

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