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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 44.48 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 44.48 and 26.12 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 44.48 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/44.48 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 44.48 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 1,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161.82/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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