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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 72.46 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 72.46 and 45.97 is: 69.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 72.46 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/72.46 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 72.46 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 3,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330.99/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.02

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