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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 169.03 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 169.03 and 44.22 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 169.03 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/169.03 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 169.03 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 7,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,473.44/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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