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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 62.13 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 62.13 and 26.60 is: 36.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 62.13 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/62.13 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 62.13 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.66/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.70

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