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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 106.67 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 106.67 and 48.01 is: 71.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 106.67 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/106.67 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 106.67 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 5,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121.23/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.92

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