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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 62.88 and 33.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 62.88 and 33.34 is: 45.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 62.88 = 33.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/62.88 = 33.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 62.88 × 33.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.26/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.93

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