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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145, 217.56 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145, 217.56 and 48.82 is: 73.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145 : 217.56 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145/217.56 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145x = 217.56 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145x = 10,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619.95/145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.24

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