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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.23, 71.96 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.23, 71.96 and 44.61 is: 66.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.23 : 71.96 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.23/71.96 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.23x = 71.96 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.23x = 3,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210.14/48.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.56

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