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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.93, 169.39 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.93, 169.39 and 29.54 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.93 : 169.39 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.93/169.39 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.93x = 169.39 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.93x = 5,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003.78/112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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