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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.94, 109.26 and 48.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.94, 109.26 and 48.49 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.94 : 109.26 = 48.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.94/109.26 = 48.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.94x = 109.26 × 48.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.94x = 5,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298.02/72.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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