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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.36, 106.80 and 48.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.36, 106.80 and 48.44 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.36 : 106.80 = 48.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.36/106.80 = 48.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.36x = 106.80 × 48.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.36x = 5,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173.39/71.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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