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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.68 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.68 and 38.19 is: 57.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.68 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.68 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.68 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 6,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900.17/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.27

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