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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.84, 106.37 and 48.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.84, 106.37 and 48.06 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.84 : 106.37 = 48.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.84/106.37 = 48.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.84x = 106.37 × 48.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.84x = 5,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112.14/70.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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