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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.48, 105.54 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.48, 105.54 and 48.88 is: 73.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.48 : 105.54 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.48/105.54 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.48x = 105.54 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.48x = 5,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.55/70.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.19

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