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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 63.41 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 63.41 and 26.54 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 63.41 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/63.41 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 63.41 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.93/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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