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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.23 and 33.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.23 and 33.54 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.23 = 33.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.23 = 33.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.23 × 33.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288.43/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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