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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 100.64 and 48.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 100.64 and 48.36 is: 66.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 100.64 = 48.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/100.64 = 48.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 100.64 × 48.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 4,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.95/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.75

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