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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.54, 107.21 and 48.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.54, 107.21 and 48.86 is: 73.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.54 : 107.21 = 48.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.54/107.21 = 48.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.54x = 107.21 × 48.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.54x = 5,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237.50/71.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.22

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