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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.62, 171.87 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.62, 171.87 and 41.46 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.62 : 171.87 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.62/171.87 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.62x = 171.87 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.62x = 7,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.73/114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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