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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.50, 180.62 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.50, 180.62 and 39.32 is: 58.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.50 : 180.62 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.50/180.62 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.50x = 180.62 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.50x = 7,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100.88/120.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.93

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