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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.79 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.79 and 44.11 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.79 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.79 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.79 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 7,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,445.33/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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