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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.72, 169.12 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.72, 169.12 and 40.62 is: 60.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.72 : 169.12 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.72/169.12 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.72x = 169.12 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.72x = 6,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869.65/112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.94

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