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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.63, 179.48 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.63, 179.48 and 38.48 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.63 : 179.48 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.63/179.48 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.63x = 179.48 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.63x = 6,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,905.59/119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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