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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 26.40 is: 39.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.52 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.52 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.52 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 1,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.93/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.62

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