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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.20, 180.32 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.20, 180.32 and 39.08 is: 58.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.20 : 180.32 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.20/180.32 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.20x = 180.32 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.20x = 7,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,046.91/120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.63

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