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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.60, 105.66 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.60, 105.66 and 48.92 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.60 : 105.66 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.60/105.66 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.60x = 105.66 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.60x = 5,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.89/70.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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