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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.63, 168.96 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.63, 168.96 and 35.59 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.63 : 168.96 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.63/168.96 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.63x = 168.96 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.63x = 6,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013.29/112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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