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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.22, 180.33 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.22, 180.33 and 34.72 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.22 : 180.33 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.22/180.33 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.22x = 180.33 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.22x = 6,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260.97/120.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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