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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 106.68 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 106.68 and 48.33 is: 72.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 106.68 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/106.68 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 106.68 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 5,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155.84/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.41

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