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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 62.98 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 62.98 and 33.39 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 62.98 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/62.98 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 62.98 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.90/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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