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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.88, 169.33 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.88, 169.33 and 44.39 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.88 : 169.33 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.88/169.33 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.88x = 169.33 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.88x = 7,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,516.34/112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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