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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.62, 179.46 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.62, 179.46 and 47.50 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.62 : 179.46 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.62/179.46 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.62x = 179.46 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.62x = 8,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,523.22/119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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