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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 62.23 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 62.23 and 32.05 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 62.23 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/62.23 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 62.23 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 1,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.36/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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