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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 67.16 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 67.16 and 45.66 is: 62.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 67.16 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/67.16 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 67.16 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 3,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066.53/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.89

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