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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.54 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.54 and 26.12 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.54 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.54 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.54 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163.38/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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