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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.74, 72.66 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.74, 72.66 and 46.47 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.74 : 72.66 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.74/72.66 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.74x = 72.66 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.74x = 3,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.96/48.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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