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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.46, 168.70 and 40.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.46, 168.70 and 40.30 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.46 : 168.70 = 40.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.46/168.70 = 40.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.46x = 168.70 × 40.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.46x = 6,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798.93/112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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