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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 63.09 and 32.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 63.09 and 32.82 is: 45.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 63.09 = 32.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/63.09 = 32.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 63.09 × 32.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 2,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070.61/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.23

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