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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.58, 72.36 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.58, 72.36 and 46.75 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.58 : 72.36 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.58/72.36 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.58x = 72.36 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.58x = 3,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.83/48.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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