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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.93 and 33.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.93 and 33.95 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.93 = 33.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.93 = 33.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.93 × 33.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 6,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142.57/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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