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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.46 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.46 and 33.46 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.46 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.46 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.46 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.67/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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