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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 62.21 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 62.21 and 32.87 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 62.21 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/62.21 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 62.21 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.83/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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