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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.60 and 48.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.60 and 48.24 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.60 = 48.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.60 = 48.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.60 × 48.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 8,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712.14/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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