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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32, 48 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32, 48 and 26 is: 39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32 : 48 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32/48 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32x = 48 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32x = 1,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248/32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39

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