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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.58, 179.34 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.58, 179.34 and 38.41 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.58 : 179.34 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.58/179.34 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.58x = 179.34 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.58x = 6,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.45/119.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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