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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 68.03 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 68.03 and 22.19 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 68.03 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/68.03 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 68.03 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.59/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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