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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.32, 45 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.32, 45 and 32.32 is: 45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.32 : 45 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.32/45 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.32x = 45 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.32x = 1,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.40/32.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45

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