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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 62.45 and 26.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 62.45 and 26.83 is: 37.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 62.45 = 26.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/62.45 = 26.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 62.45 × 26.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 1,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675.39/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.02

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