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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.46, 44.75 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.46, 44.75 and 26.30 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.46 : 44.75 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.46/44.75 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.46x = 44.75 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.46x = 1,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.57/32.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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