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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.03, 145.55 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.03, 145.55 and 48.33 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.03 : 145.55 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.03/145.55 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.03x = 145.55 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.03x = 7,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034.43/97.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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