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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.30, 67.95 and 32.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.30, 67.95 and 32.61 is: 48.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.30 : 67.95 = 32.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.30/67.95 = 32.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.30x = 67.95 × 32.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.30x = 2,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.99/45.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.92

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