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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.43, 67.84 and 36.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.43, 67.84 and 36.32 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.43 : 67.84 = 36.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.43/67.84 = 36.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.43x = 67.84 × 36.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.43x = 2,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.52/45.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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