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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.93, 67.58 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.93, 67.58 and 45.91 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.93 : 67.58 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.93/67.58 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.93x = 67.58 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.93x = 3,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.60/48.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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