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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.94, 145.42 and 48.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.94, 145.42 and 48.80 is: 73.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.94 : 145.42 = 48.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.94/145.42 = 48.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.94x = 145.42 × 48.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.94x = 7,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,096.50/96.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.21

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