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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.75, 172.16 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.75, 172.16 and 41.66 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.75 : 172.16 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.75/172.16 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.75x = 172.16 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.75x = 7,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,171.12/114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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