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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.52, 68.16 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.52, 68.16 and 33.44 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.52 : 68.16 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.52/68.16 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.52x = 68.16 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.52x = 2,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.27/45.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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