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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 62.97 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 62.97 and 26.23 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 62.97 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/62.97 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 62.97 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 1,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.43/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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