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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.18, 71.98 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.18, 71.98 and 46.58 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.18 : 71.98 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.18/71.98 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.18x = 71.98 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.18x = 3,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.83/48.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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