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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.05 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.05 and 41.59 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.05 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.05 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.05 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 7,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,654.64/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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