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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.97, 108.16 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.97, 108.16 and 48.07 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.97 : 108.16 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.97/108.16 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.97x = 108.16 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.97x = 5,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199.01/71.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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