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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.25, 67.92 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.25, 67.92 and 26.02 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.25 : 67.92 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.25/67.92 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.25x = 67.92 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.25x = 1,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767.28/45.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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