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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 71.86 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 71.86 and 45.13 is: 67.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 71.86 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/71.86 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 71.86 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 3,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242.68/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.23

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