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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.53, 168.81 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.53, 168.81 and 40.38 is: 60.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.53 : 168.81 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.53/168.81 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.53x = 168.81 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.53x = 6,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816.55/112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.58

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