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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.81, 63.25 and 32.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.81, 63.25 and 32.02 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.81 : 63.25 = 32.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.81/63.25 = 32.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.81x = 63.25 × 32.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.81x = 2,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.03/45.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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