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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.10, 62.23 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.10, 62.23 and 26.43 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.10 : 62.23 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.10/62.23 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.10x = 62.23 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.10x = 1,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.84/45.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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