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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.71, 172.06 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.71, 172.06 and 41.60 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.71 : 172.06 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.71/172.06 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.71x = 172.06 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.71x = 7,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156.84/114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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