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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.67, 67.11 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.67, 67.11 and 45.59 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.67 : 67.11 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.67/67.11 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.67x = 67.11 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.67x = 3,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.81/48.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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