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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 68.27 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 68.27 and 26.28 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 68.27 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/68.27 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 68.27 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 1,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794.00/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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