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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.43 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.43 and 32.87 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.43 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.43 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.43 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.19/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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