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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.17, 72.66 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.17, 72.66 and 46.05 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.17 : 72.66 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.17/72.66 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.17x = 72.66 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.17x = 3,345.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.99/48.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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