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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 47.99 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 47.99 and 26.74 is: 39.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 47.99 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/47.99 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 47.99 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 1,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.25/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.93

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