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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.20, 106.86 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.20, 106.86 and 48.34 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.20 : 106.86 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.20/106.86 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.20x = 106.86 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.20x = 5,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165.61/71.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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