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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.89, 63.24 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.89, 63.24 and 32.78 is: 45.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.89 : 63.24 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.89/63.24 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.89x = 63.24 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.89x = 2,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072.69/45.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.17

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