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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.27, 71.94 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.27, 71.94 and 45.71 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.27 : 71.94 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.27/71.94 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.27x = 71.94 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.27x = 3,288.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288.02/48.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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