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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 68.15 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 68.15 and 33.50 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 68.15 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/68.15 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 68.15 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,283.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.03/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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