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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.69, 73.13 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.69, 73.13 and 45.86 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.69 : 73.13 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.69/73.13 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.69x = 73.13 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.69x = 3,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.15/48.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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