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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 62.89 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 62.89 and 26.17 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 62.89 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/62.89 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 62.89 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 1,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.61/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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