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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.40 and 32.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.40 and 32.56 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.40 = 32.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.40 = 32.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.40 × 32.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226.93/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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