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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.36, 180.59 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.36, 180.59 and 39.22 is: 58.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.36 : 180.59 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.36/180.59 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.36x = 180.59 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.36x = 7,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082.09/120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.84

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