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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 63.10 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 63.10 and 33.53 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 63.10 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/63.10 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 63.10 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.74/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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