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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.27, 168.48 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.27, 168.48 and 40.13 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.27 : 168.48 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.27/168.48 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.27x = 168.48 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.27x = 6,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761.10/112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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