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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.11, 104.99 and 48.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.11, 104.99 and 48.47 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.11 : 104.99 = 48.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.11/104.99 = 48.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.11x = 104.99 × 48.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.11x = 5,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088.10/70.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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