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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.55 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.55 and 26.16 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.55 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.55 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.55 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.43/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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