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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 44.31 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 44.31 and 26.55 is: 36.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 44.31 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/44.31 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 44.31 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 1,176.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.31/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.59

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