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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 69 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 69 and 33.13 is: 49.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 69 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/69 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 69 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285.97/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.74

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