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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 72.81 and 47.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 72.81 and 47.48 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 72.81 = 47.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/72.81 = 47.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 72.81 × 47.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 3,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457.02/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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