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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.53, 72.76 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.53, 72.76 and 46.55 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.53 : 72.76 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.53/72.76 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.53x = 72.76 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.53x = 3,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386.98/48.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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