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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.09, 66.23 and 45.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.09, 66.23 and 45.19 is: 62.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.09 : 66.23 = 45.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.09/66.23 = 45.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.09x = 66.23 × 45.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.09x = 2,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.93/48.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.24

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