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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.58, 168.88 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.58, 168.88 and 30.33 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.58 : 168.88 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.58/168.88 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.58x = 168.88 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.58x = 5,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.13/112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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