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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48, 71.43 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48, 71.43 and 46.56 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48 : 71.43 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48/71.43 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48x = 71.43 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48x = 3,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325.78/48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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