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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 67.86 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 67.86 and 33.79 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 67.86 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/67.86 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 67.86 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 2,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.99/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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