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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.25, 66.72 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.25, 66.72 and 46.10 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.25 : 66.72 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.25/66.72 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.25x = 66.72 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.25x = 3,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075.79/48.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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