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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.04, 66.22 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.04, 66.22 and 45.77 is: 63.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.04 : 66.22 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.04/66.22 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.04x = 66.22 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.04x = 3,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.44/48.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.08

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