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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.36, 68.07 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.36, 68.07 and 26.14 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.36 : 68.07 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.36/68.07 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.36x = 68.07 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.36x = 1,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.28/45.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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