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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 62.05 and 33.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 62.05 and 33.33 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 62.05 = 33.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/62.05 = 33.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 62.05 × 33.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 2,068.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.13/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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