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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.34, 66.61 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.34, 66.61 and 45.94 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.34 : 66.61 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.34/66.61 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.34x = 66.61 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.34x = 3,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060.06/48.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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