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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 68.03 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 68.03 and 36.14 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 68.03 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/68.03 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 68.03 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.25/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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