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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.66, 168.88 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.66, 168.88 and 40.47 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.66 : 168.88 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.66/168.88 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.66x = 168.88 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.66x = 6,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.57/112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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