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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.33, 44.64 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.33, 44.64 and 26.55 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.33 : 44.64 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.33/44.64 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.33x = 44.64 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.33x = 1,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.19/32.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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