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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.67, 62.95 and 33.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.67, 62.95 and 33.37 is: 45.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.67 : 62.95 = 33.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.67/62.95 = 33.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.67x = 62.95 × 33.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.67x = 2,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100.16/45.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.99

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