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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 180.96 and 38.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 180.96 and 38.36 is: 57.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 180.96 = 38.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/180.96 = 38.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 180.96 × 38.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 6,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940.72/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.54

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