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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.79, 179.62 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.79, 179.62 and 46.64 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.79 : 179.62 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.79/179.62 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.79x = 179.62 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.79x = 8,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.81/119.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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