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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.89, 67.44 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.89, 67.44 and 45.02 is: 62.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.89 : 67.44 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.89/67.44 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.89x = 67.44 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.89x = 3,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035.92/48.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.10

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