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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.89, 72.87 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.89, 72.87 and 46.88 is: 69.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.89 : 72.87 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.89/72.87 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.89x = 72.87 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.89x = 3,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416.15/48.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.87

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