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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 180.60 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 180.60 and 34.88 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 180.60 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/180.60 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 180.60 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 6,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,298.43/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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