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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.03, 65.93 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.03, 65.93 and 44.13 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.03 : 65.93 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.03/65.93 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.03x = 65.93 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.03x = 2,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909.27/48.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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