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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.04, 104.91 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.04, 104.91 and 48.32 is: 72.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.04 : 104.91 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.04/104.91 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.04x = 104.91 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.04x = 5,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068.73/70.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.37

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