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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.13 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.13 and 32.67 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.13 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.13 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.13 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.81/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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