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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.77, 106.11 and 48.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.77, 106.11 and 48.09 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.77 : 106.11 = 48.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.77/106.11 = 48.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.77x = 106.11 × 48.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.77x = 5,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103.23/70.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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