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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.39, 67.13 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.39, 67.13 and 45.96 is: 63.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.39 : 67.13 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.39/67.13 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.39x = 67.13 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.39x = 3,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.29/48.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.76

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