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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.87, 66.89 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.87, 66.89 and 46.04 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.87 : 66.89 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.87/66.89 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.87x = 66.89 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.87x = 3,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079.40/48.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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