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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.69 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.69 and 48.35 is: 72.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.69 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.69 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.69 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 8,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,735.46/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.51

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