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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.93, 63.38 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.93, 63.38 and 26.52 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.93 : 63.38 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.93/63.38 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.93x = 63.38 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.93x = 1,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680.71/45.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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