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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.53 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.53 and 47.41 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.53 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.53 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.53 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 7,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989.70/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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