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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.20 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.20 and 32.69 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.20 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.20 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.20 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033.24/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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