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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 67.84 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 67.84 and 32.46 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 67.84 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/67.84 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 67.84 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.09/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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