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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 62.06 and 33.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 62.06 and 33.29 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 62.06 = 33.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/62.06 = 33.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 62.06 × 33.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 2,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.98/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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