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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 62.10 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 62.10 and 32.71 is: 45.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 62.10 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/62.10 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 62.10 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 2,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031.29/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.19

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