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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.75, 179.70 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.75, 179.70 and 47.62 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.75 : 179.70 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.75/179.70 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.75x = 179.70 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.75x = 8,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.42/119.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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