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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.28, 48.35 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.28, 48.35 and 26.55 is: 39.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.28 : 48.35 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.28/48.35 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.28x = 48.35 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.28x = 1,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283.69/32.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.77

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