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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.27 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.27 and 32.13 is: 48.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.27 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.27 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.27 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,193.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.35/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.07

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