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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 133.38 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 133.38 and 48.42 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 133.38 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/133.38 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 133.38 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 6,458.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.26/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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