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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 62.39 and 32.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 62.39 and 32.93 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 62.39 = 32.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/62.39 = 32.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 62.39 × 32.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 2,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.32/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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