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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 63.03 and 33.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 63.03 and 33.36 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 63.03 = 33.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/63.03 = 33.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 63.03 × 33.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.68/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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