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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.08, 66.37 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.08, 66.37 and 46.71 is: 64.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.08 : 66.37 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.08/66.37 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.08x = 66.37 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.08x = 3,100.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100.11/48.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.48

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