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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 63.16 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 63.16 and 32.01 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 63.16 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/63.16 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 63.16 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 2,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.44/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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