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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.52, 44.76 and 26.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.52, 44.76 and 26.04 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.52 : 44.76 = 26.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.52/44.76 = 26.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.52x = 44.76 × 26.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.52x = 1,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.55/32.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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