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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.14, 62.28 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.14, 62.28 and 26.72 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.14 : 62.28 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.14/62.28 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.14x = 62.28 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.14x = 1,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.12/45.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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