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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 67.58 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 67.58 and 39.33 is: 58.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 67.58 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/67.58 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 67.58 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 2,658.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.09/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.93

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