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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 62.90 and 32.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 62.90 and 32.51 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 62.90 = 32.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/62.90 = 32.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 62.90 × 32.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.40/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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