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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.34 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.34 and 26.78 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.34 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.34 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.34 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.41/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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