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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 62.15 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 62.15 and 33.41 is: 46.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 62.15 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/62.15 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 62.15 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 2,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076.42/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.04

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