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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 168.97 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 168.97 and 47.76 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 168.97 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/168.97 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 168.97 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 8,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070.77/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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