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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 62.61 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 62.61 and 26.96 is: 37.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 62.61 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/62.61 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 62.61 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 1,687.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687.97/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.20

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