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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.22, 44.43 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.22, 44.43 and 26.78 is: 36.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.22 : 44.43 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.22/44.43 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.22x = 44.43 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.22x = 1,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.61/32.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.92

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