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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.73, 72.96 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.73, 72.96 and 46.48 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.73 : 72.96 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.73/72.96 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.73x = 72.96 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.73x = 3,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391.18/48.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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