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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 44.41 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 44.41 and 26.08 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 44.41 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/44.41 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 44.41 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 1,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.21/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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