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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.75 and 26.07 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.75 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.75 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.75 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.89/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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