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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.62 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.62 and 47.42 is: 71.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.62 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.62 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.62 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 7,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,994.88/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.14

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