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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.31 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.31 and 26.48 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.31 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.31 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.31 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 1,650.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650.03/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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