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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.68, 67.50 and 46.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.68, 67.50 and 46.79 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.68 : 67.50 = 46.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.68/67.50 = 46.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.68x = 67.50 × 46.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.68x = 3,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158.33/48.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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