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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.35, 180.59 and 47.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.35, 180.59 and 47.27 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.35 : 180.59 = 47.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.35/180.59 = 47.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.35x = 180.59 × 47.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.35x = 8,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535.35/120.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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