The 48-pound patient is in the intensive care unit with hypovolemic shock. Intravenous norepinephrine has been ordered to run continuously at 0.05 mcg/kg/min. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in a 1 mg/mL concentration. What is the rate in milliliters per hour that the patient will receive? Enter your answer to the hundredth decimal.
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