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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.79, 179.59 and 46.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.79, 179.59 and 46.62 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.79 : 179.59 = 46.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.79/179.59 = 46.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.79x = 179.59 × 46.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.79x = 8,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372.49/119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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