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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 172.22 and 41.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 172.22 and 41.65 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 172.22 = 41.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/172.22 = 41.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 172.22 × 41.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 7,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172.96/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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