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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.22 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.22 and 26.23 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.22 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.22 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.22 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 1,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.24/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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