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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 62.07 and 32.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 62.07 and 32.70 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 62.07 = 32.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/62.07 = 32.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 62.07 × 32.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.69/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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