Multiply and find an estimate to check for the recent number correct place value for the decimal point for 12.3x4.8=59.04

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To find the product of 12.3 and 4.8, we can multiply the numbers as follows:

12.3
x 4.8
--------
4920 (multiplying the tenths position)
24600 (multiplying the ones position)
49200 (multiplying the tens position)
--------
59.04

Therefore, the product 12.3 multiplied by 4.8 is equal to 59.04. This calculation confirms that the decimal point is correctly placed between the ones and tenths positions.