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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.41 and 33.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.41 and 33.67 is: 50.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.41 = 33.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.41 = 33.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.41 × 33.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 2,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269.69/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.40

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