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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 48.82 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 48.82 and 26.78 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 48.82 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/48.82 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 48.82 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.09/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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