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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.53, 45.88 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.53, 45.88 and 33.23 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.53 : 45.88 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.53/45.88 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.53x = 45.88 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.53x = 1,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524.62/33.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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