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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.88, 106.35 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.88, 106.35 and 48.04 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.88 : 106.35 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.88/106.35 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.88x = 106.35 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.88x = 5,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.13/70.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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