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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 63.44 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 63.44 and 26.57 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 63.44 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/63.44 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 63.44 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 1,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.15/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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