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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.11, 62.24 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.11, 62.24 and 32.87 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.11 : 62.24 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.11/62.24 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.11x = 62.24 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.11x = 2,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045.82/45.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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