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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 63.15 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 63.15 and 26.37 is: 36.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 63.15 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/63.15 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 63.15 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 1,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.27/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.38

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