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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 68.08 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 68.08 and 33.90 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 68.08 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/68.08 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 68.08 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.91/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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