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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.83, 169.26 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.83, 169.26 and 35.79 is: 53.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.83 : 169.26 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.83/169.26 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.83x = 169.26 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.83x = 6,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057.82/112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.69

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