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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 63.40 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 63.40 and 26.53 is: 36.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 63.40 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/63.40 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 63.40 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 1,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.00/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.61

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