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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.26, 68.04 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.26, 68.04 and 36.30 is: 54.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.26 : 68.04 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.26/68.04 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.26x = 68.04 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.26x = 2,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.85/45.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.57

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