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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.24, 168.41 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.24, 168.41 and 40.11 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.24 : 168.41 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.24/168.41 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.24x = 168.41 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.24x = 6,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754.93/112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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