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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 72.38 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 72.38 and 46.10 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 72.38 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/72.38 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 72.38 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 3,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336.72/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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