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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 67.76 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 67.76 and 24.93 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 67.76 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/67.76 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 67.76 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 1,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689.26/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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