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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.44, 66.98 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.44, 66.98 and 46.25 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.44 : 66.98 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.44/66.98 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.44x = 66.98 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.44x = 3,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.59/48.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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