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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.22, 71.96 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.22, 71.96 and 44.86 is: 66.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.22 : 71.96 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.22/71.96 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.22x = 71.96 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.22x = 3,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228.13/48.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.95

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