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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.16, 71.69 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.16, 71.69 and 47.44 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.16 : 71.69 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.16/71.69 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.16x = 71.69 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.16x = 3,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.97/48.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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