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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 62.39 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 62.39 and 32.90 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 62.39 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/62.39 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 62.39 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052.63/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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