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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 67.73 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 67.73 and 45.16 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 67.73 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/67.73 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 67.73 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 3,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058.69/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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