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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 68.01 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 68.01 and 33.94 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 68.01 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/68.01 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 68.01 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.69/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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