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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.95, 169.43 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.95, 169.43 and 44.47 is: 66.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.95 : 169.43 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.95/169.43 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.95x = 169.43 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.95x = 7,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,534.55/112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.71

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