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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.24 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.24 and 39.33 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.24 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.24 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.24 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 2,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.70/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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