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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.46, 180.63 and 39.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.46, 180.63 and 39.26 is: 58.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.46 : 180.63 = 39.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.46/180.63 = 39.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.46x = 180.63 × 39.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.46x = 7,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.53/120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.87

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