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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 67.80 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 67.80 and 33.72 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 67.80 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/67.80 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 67.80 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286.22/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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