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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 62.72 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 62.72 and 26.04 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 62.72 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/62.72 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 62.72 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 1,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.23/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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