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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.25, 71.89 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.25, 71.89 and 45.15 is: 67.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.25 : 71.89 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.25/71.89 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.25x = 71.89 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.25x = 3,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245.83/48.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.27

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