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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.01, 71.92 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.01, 71.92 and 45.55 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.01 : 71.92 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.01/71.92 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.01x = 71.92 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.01x = 3,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276.19/48.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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