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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 62.88 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 62.88 and 26.16 is: 36.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 62.88 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/62.88 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 62.88 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 1,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.94/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.10

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