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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.46 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.46 and 32.19 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.46 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.46 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.46 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.73/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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