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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 62.31 and 32.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 62.31 and 32.91 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 62.31 = 32.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/62.31 = 32.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 62.31 × 32.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.62/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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