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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 62.47 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 62.47 and 32.16 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 62.47 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/62.47 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 62.47 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 2,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.08/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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