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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.12, 44.30 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.12, 44.30 and 26.94 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.12 : 44.30 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.12/44.30 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.12x = 44.30 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.12x = 1,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.44/32.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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