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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.65, 105.84 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.65, 105.84 and 48.94 is: 73.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.65 : 105.84 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.65/105.84 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.65x = 105.84 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.65x = 5,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.81/70.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.32

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