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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.20, 71.94 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.20, 71.94 and 45.16 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.20 : 71.94 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.20/71.94 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.20x = 71.94 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.20x = 3,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.81/48.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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