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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.65, 73.05 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.65, 73.05 and 46.31 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.65 : 73.05 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.65/73.05 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.65x = 73.05 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.65x = 3,382.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.95/48.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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