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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.71, 145.04 and 48.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.71, 145.04 and 48.61 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.71 : 145.04 = 48.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.71/145.04 = 48.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.71x = 145.04 × 48.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.71x = 7,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.67/96.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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