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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.24, 67.84 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.24, 67.84 and 32.40 is: 48.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.24 : 67.84 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.24/67.84 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.24x = 67.84 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.24x = 2,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198.02/45.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.59

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