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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 67.50 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 67.50 and 39.33 is: 58.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 67.50 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/67.50 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 67.50 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.78/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.88

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