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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.78, 45.60 and 32.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.78, 45.60 and 32.12 is: 44.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.78 : 45.60 = 32.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.78/45.60 = 32.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.78x = 45.60 × 32.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.78x = 1,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464.67/32.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.68

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