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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67.63 and 32.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67.63 and 32.21 is: 48.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67.63 = 32.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67.63 = 32.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67.63 × 32.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 2,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178.36/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.32

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