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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.10, 105.23 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.10, 105.23 and 48.82 is: 73.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.10 : 105.23 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.10/105.23 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.10x = 105.23 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.10x = 5,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.33/70.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.29

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