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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.16, 71.83 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.16, 71.83 and 45.12 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.16 : 71.83 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.16/71.83 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.16x = 71.83 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.16x = 3,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.97/48.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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