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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 62.48 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 62.48 and 32.34 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 62.48 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/62.48 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 62.48 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 2,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.60/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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