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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.59, 107.48 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.59, 107.48 and 48.91 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.59 : 107.48 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.59/107.48 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.59x = 107.48 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.59x = 5,256.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256.60/71.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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