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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 62.39 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 62.39 and 26.79 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 62.39 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/62.39 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 62.39 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 1,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.29/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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