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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 68.20 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 68.20 and 32.45 is: 48.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 68.20 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/68.20 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 68.20 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 2,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.67/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.64

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