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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.19, 66.63 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.19, 66.63 and 45.99 is: 63.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.19 : 66.63 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.19/66.63 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.19x = 66.63 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.19x = 3,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.31/48.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.59

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