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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.47, 168.71 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.47, 168.71 and 40.32 is: 60.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.47 : 168.71 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.47/168.71 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.47x = 168.71 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.47x = 6,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802.19/112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.48

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