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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 72.54 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 72.54 and 45.17 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 72.54 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/72.54 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 72.54 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 3,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276.41/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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