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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.90 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.90 and 33.92 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.90 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.90 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.90 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,337.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337.09/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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