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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 62.54 and 32.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 62.54 and 32.31 is: 44.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 62.54 = 32.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/62.54 = 32.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 62.54 × 32.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.51/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.63

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