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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.50, 168.72 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.50, 168.72 and 40.35 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.50 : 168.72 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.50/168.72 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.50x = 168.72 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.50x = 6,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807.01/112.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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