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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.56 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.56 and 33.49 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.56 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.56 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.56 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,296.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296.07/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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