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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.03, 67.48 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.03, 67.48 and 26.98 is: 40.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.03 : 67.48 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.03/67.48 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.03x = 67.48 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.03x = 1,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.61/45.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.43

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