Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120, 180 and 44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 120, 180 and 44 is: 66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120 : 180 = 44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120/180 = 44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120x = 180 × 44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120x = 7,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,920/120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66
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