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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 62.53 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 62.53 and 26.90 is: 37.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 62.53 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/62.53 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 62.53 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 1,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.06/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.12

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