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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.39, 133.98 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.39, 133.98 and 48.69 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.39 : 133.98 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.39/133.98 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.39x = 133.98 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.39x = 6,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523.49/89.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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