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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 133.42 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 133.42 and 48.45 is: 72.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 133.42 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/133.42 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 133.42 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 6,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,464.20/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.53

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