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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.99, 72.96 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.99, 72.96 and 48.45 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.99 : 72.96 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.99/72.96 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.99x = 72.96 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.99x = 3,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534.91/48.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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