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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.54, 66.94 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.54, 66.94 and 45.07 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.54 : 66.94 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.54/66.94 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.54x = 66.94 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.54x = 3,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016.99/48.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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