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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.78, 72.77 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.78, 72.77 and 46.58 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.78 : 72.77 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.78/72.77 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.78x = 72.77 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.78x = 3,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.03/48.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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