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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.83, 73.08 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.83, 73.08 and 45.50 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.83 : 73.08 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.83/73.08 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.83x = 73.08 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.83x = 3,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324.77/48.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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