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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.30 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.30 and 44.42 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.30 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.30 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.30 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 7,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520.31/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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