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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 68.72 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 68.72 and 32.99 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 68.72 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/68.72 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 68.72 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.56/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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