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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 168.66 and 34.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 168.66 and 34.36 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 168.66 = 34.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/168.66 = 34.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 168.66 × 34.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 5,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795.16/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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