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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.17, 71.87 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.17, 71.87 and 45.25 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.17 : 71.87 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.17/71.87 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.17x = 71.87 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.17x = 3,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252.12/48.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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