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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 62.77 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 62.77 and 26.09 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 62.77 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/62.77 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 62.77 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 1,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.23/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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