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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.76, 67.57 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.76, 67.57 and 45.64 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.76 : 67.57 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.76/67.57 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.76x = 67.57 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.76x = 3,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.89/48.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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