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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.84 and 31.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.84 and 31.42 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.84 = 31.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.84 = 31.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.84 × 31.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 5,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304.80/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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