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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 48.14 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 48.14 and 26.41 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 48.14 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/48.14 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 48.14 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.38/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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