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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.27, 72.31 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.27, 72.31 and 46.75 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.27 : 72.31 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.27/72.31 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.27x = 72.31 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.27x = 3,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380.49/48.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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