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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.01, 179.82 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.01, 179.82 and 47.83 is: 71.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.01 : 179.82 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.01/179.82 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.01x = 179.82 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.01x = 8,600.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600.79/120.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.67

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