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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 48.65 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 48.65 and 26.06 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 48.65 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/48.65 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 48.65 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 1,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267.45/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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