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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.26, 71.90 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.26, 71.90 and 45.20 is: 67.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.26 : 71.90 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.26/71.90 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.26x = 71.90 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.26x = 3,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.29/48.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.34

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