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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.58, 62.90 and 26.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.58, 62.90 and 26.17 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.58 : 62.90 = 26.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.58/62.90 = 26.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.58x = 62.90 × 26.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.58x = 1,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646.25/45.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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