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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.44, 179.02 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.44, 179.02 and 46.32 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.44 : 179.02 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.44/179.02 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.44x = 179.02 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.44x = 8,292.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,292.21/119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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