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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.15 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.15 and 26.22 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.15 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.15 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.15 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.89/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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