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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 105.14 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 105.14 and 48.76 is: 73.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 105.14 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/105.14 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 105.14 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 5,126.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126.63/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.11

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