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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.33 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.33 and 47.91 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.33 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.33 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.33 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 8,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112.60/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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