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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 62.84 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 62.84 and 26.13 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 62.84 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/62.84 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 62.84 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 1,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.01/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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