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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 44.81 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 44.81 and 26.01 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 44.81 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/44.81 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 44.81 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.51/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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