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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.84, 169.20 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.84, 169.20 and 44.35 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.84 : 169.20 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.84/169.20 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.84x = 169.20 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.84x = 7,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,503.60/112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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