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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.37 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.37 and 26.38 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.37 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.37 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.37 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 1,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.60/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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