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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 68.45 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 68.45 and 33.59 is: 50.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 68.45 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/68.45 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 68.45 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 2,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.24/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.41

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