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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.20, 105.23 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.20, 105.23 and 48.53 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.20 : 105.23 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.20/105.23 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.20x = 105.23 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.20x = 5,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107.20/70.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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