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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.79 and 33.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.79 and 33.17 is: 49.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.79 = 33.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.79 = 33.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.79 × 33.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 2,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281.85/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.63

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