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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.41, 48.85 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.41, 48.85 and 26.47 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.41 : 48.85 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.41/48.85 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.41x = 48.85 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.41x = 1,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.06/32.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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