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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.09, 71.96 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.09, 71.96 and 44.78 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.09 : 71.96 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.09/71.96 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.09x = 71.96 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.09x = 3,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222.32/48.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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