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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.52, 61.46 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.52, 61.46 and 32.27 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.52 : 61.46 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.52/61.46 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.52x = 61.46 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.52x = 1,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.97/44.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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