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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 44.15 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 44.15 and 26.60 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 44.15 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/44.15 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 44.15 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.04/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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