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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 107.65 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 107.65 and 48.91 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 107.65 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/107.65 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 107.65 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 5,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264.92/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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