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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 169.09 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 169.09 and 39.60 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 169.09 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/169.09 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 169.09 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 6,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694.92/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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