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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 67.62 and 33.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 67.62 and 33.15 is: 49.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 67.62 = 33.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/67.62 = 33.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 67.62 × 33.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241.60/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.65

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