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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.10, 133.62 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.10, 133.62 and 48.48 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.10 : 133.62 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.10/133.62 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.10x = 133.62 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.10x = 6,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,477.90/89.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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