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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 44.31 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 44.31 and 26.32 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 44.31 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/44.31 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 44.31 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 1,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.24/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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