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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.83, 63.25 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.83, 63.25 and 26.42 is: 36.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.83 : 63.25 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.83/63.25 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.83x = 63.25 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.83x = 1,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.07/45.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.46

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