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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.60 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.60 and 26.87 is: 37.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.60 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.60 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.60 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.04/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.08

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