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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 183.52 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 183.52 and 41.28 is: 61.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 183.52 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/183.52 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 183.52 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 7,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.71/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.92

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