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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.87, 67.23 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.87, 67.23 and 45.90 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.87 : 67.23 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.87/67.23 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.87x = 67.23 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.87x = 3,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085.86/48.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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