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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 62.29 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 62.29 and 26.72 is: 36.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 62.29 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/62.29 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 62.29 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 1,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.39/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.88

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