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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 62.06 and 32.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 62.06 and 32.07 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 62.06 = 32.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/62.06 = 32.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 62.06 × 32.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.10/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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