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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48.04 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48.04 and 26.63 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48.04 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48.04 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48.04 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,279.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.31/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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