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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 63.02 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 63.02 and 26.25 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 63.02 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/63.02 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 63.02 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654.14/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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