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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 68.70 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 68.70 and 32.44 is: 48.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 68.70 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/68.70 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 68.70 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.63/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.58

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