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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.90, 73.65 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.90, 73.65 and 45.48 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.90 : 73.65 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.90/73.65 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.90x = 73.65 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.90x = 3,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349.60/48.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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