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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.62, 168.80 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.62, 168.80 and 40.40 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.62 : 168.80 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.62/168.80 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.62x = 168.80 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.62x = 6,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818.47/112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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