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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.38, 168.46 and 40.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.38, 168.46 and 40.18 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.38 : 168.46 = 40.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.38/168.46 = 40.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.38x = 168.46 × 40.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.38x = 6,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768.72/112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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