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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.69, 67.06 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.69, 67.06 and 39.46 is: 54.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.69 : 67.06 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.69/67.06 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.69x = 67.06 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.69x = 2,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646.19/48.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.35

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