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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.26 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.26 and 32.20 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.26 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.26 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.26 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.77/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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