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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 67.96 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 67.96 and 36.33 is: 54.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 67.96 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/67.96 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 67.96 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 2,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468.99/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.45

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