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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 108.03 and 48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 108.03 and 48 is: 71.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 108.03 = 48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/108.03 = 48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 108.03 × 48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 5,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185.44/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.90

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