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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.50, 133.96 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.50, 133.96 and 48.31 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.50 : 133.96 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.50/133.96 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.50x = 133.96 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.50x = 6,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,471.76/89.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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