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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.94 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.94 and 41.60 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.94 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.94 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.94 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 7,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401.68/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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