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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.18, 71.86 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.18, 71.86 and 46.70 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.18 : 71.86 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.18/71.86 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.18x = 71.86 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.18x = 3,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355.63/48.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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