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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 62.16 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 62.16 and 32.11 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 62.16 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/62.16 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 62.16 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 1,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.96/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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