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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 67.46 and 32.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 67.46 and 32.66 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 67.46 = 32.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/67.46 = 32.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 67.46 × 32.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 2,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.99/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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