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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.31 and 26.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.31 and 26.20 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.31 = 26.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.31 = 26.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.31 × 26.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 1,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.72/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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