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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.50 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.50 and 48.17 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.50 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.50 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.50 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 5,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,130.11/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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