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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 63.34 and 32.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 63.34 and 32.03 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 63.34 = 32.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/63.34 = 32.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 63.34 × 32.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 2,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.98/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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