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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 68.31 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 68.31 and 26.30 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 68.31 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/68.31 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 68.31 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 1,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.72/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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