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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.82, 67.10 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.82, 67.10 and 46.24 is: 63.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.82 : 67.10 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.82/67.10 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.82x = 67.10 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.82x = 3,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.70/48.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.55

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