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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.48, 180.72 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.48, 180.72 and 39.34 is: 59.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.48 : 180.72 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.48/180.72 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.48x = 180.72 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.48x = 7,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109.07/120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.01

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