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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.42, 168.64 and 40.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.42, 168.64 and 40.28 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.42 : 168.64 = 40.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.42/168.64 = 40.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.42x = 168.64 × 40.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.42x = 6,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792.82/112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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