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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.30 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.30 and 32.10 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.30 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.30 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.30 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 1,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.83/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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