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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.31 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.31 and 33.56 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.31 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.31 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.31 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 2,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.48/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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