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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 107.46 and 48.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 107.46 and 48.87 is: 73.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 107.46 = 48.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/107.46 = 48.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 107.46 × 48.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251.57/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.18

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