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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.14 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.14 and 33.48 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.14 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.14 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.14 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.45/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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