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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 62.98 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 62.98 and 26.24 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 62.98 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/62.98 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 62.98 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 1,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.21/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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