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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.03, 44.16 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.03, 44.16 and 26.18 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.03 : 44.16 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.03/44.16 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.03x = 44.16 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.03x = 1,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.11/32.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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