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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.22, 71.84 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.22, 71.84 and 46.15 is: 68.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.22 : 71.84 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.22/71.84 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.22x = 71.84 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.22x = 3,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.42/48.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.76

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