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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.91, 68.90 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.91, 68.90 and 32.40 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.91 : 68.90 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.91/68.90 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.91x = 68.90 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.91x = 2,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,232.36/45.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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