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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 62.64 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 62.64 and 33.14 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 62.64 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/62.64 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 62.64 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 2,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075.89/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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