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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.76 and 32.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.76 and 32.37 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.76 = 32.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.76 = 32.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.76 × 32.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.76/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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