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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.40, 180.54 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.40, 180.54 and 39.22 is: 58.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.40 : 180.54 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.40/180.54 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.40x = 180.54 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.40x = 7,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080.78/120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.81

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