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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.74, 179.49 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.74, 179.49 and 38.52 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.74 : 179.49 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.74/179.49 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.74x = 179.49 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.74x = 6,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913.95/119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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