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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.34, 62.58 and 26.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.34, 62.58 and 26.93 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.34 : 62.58 = 26.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.34/62.58 = 26.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.34x = 62.58 × 26.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.34x = 1,684.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.83/45.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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