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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 62.54 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 62.54 and 26.89 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 62.54 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/62.54 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 62.54 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 1,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.79/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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