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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.15, 71.73 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.15, 71.73 and 46.73 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.15 : 71.73 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.15/71.73 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.15x = 71.73 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.15x = 3,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.12/48.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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