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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 63.06 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 63.06 and 26.28 is: 36.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 63.06 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/63.06 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 63.06 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 1,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657.22/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.28

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