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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.71, 168.94 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.71, 168.94 and 40.49 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.71 : 168.94 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.71/168.94 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.71x = 168.94 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.71x = 6,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839.99/112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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