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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 63.33 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 63.33 and 45.48 is: 63.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 63.33 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/63.33 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 63.33 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 2,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880.25/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.33

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