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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.48, 168.84 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.48, 168.84 and 44 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.48 : 168.84 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.48/168.84 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.48x = 168.84 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.48x = 7,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428.96/112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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