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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.51, 105.58 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.51, 105.58 and 48.91 is: 73.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.51 : 105.58 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.51/105.58 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.51x = 105.58 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.51x = 5,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163.92/70.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.24

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