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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.28, 180.47 and 48.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.28, 180.47 and 48.15 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.28 : 180.47 = 48.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.28/180.47 = 48.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.28x = 180.47 × 48.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.28x = 8,689.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689.63/120.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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