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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.79, 169.28 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.79, 169.28 and 44.35 is: 66.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.79 : 169.28 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.79/169.28 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.79x = 169.28 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.79x = 7,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507.57/112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.56

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