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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 184.18 and 41.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 184.18 and 41.62 is: 62.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 184.18 = 41.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/184.18 = 41.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 184.18 × 41.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 7,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665.09/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.43

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