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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 63.28 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 63.28 and 26.45 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 63.28 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/63.28 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 63.28 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 1,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.76/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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