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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.61, 179.43 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.61, 179.43 and 38.45 is: 57.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.61 : 179.43 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.61/179.43 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.61x = 179.43 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.61x = 6,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898.19/119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.67

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