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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.17, 66.48 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.17, 66.48 and 45.02 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.17 : 66.48 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.17/66.48 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.17x = 66.48 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.17x = 2,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992.93/48.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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