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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 63.09 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 63.09 and 26.31 is: 36.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 63.09 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/63.09 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 63.09 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 1,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659.90/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.31

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