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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 169.17 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 169.17 and 44.27 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 169.17 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/169.17 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 169.17 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 7,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.31/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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