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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.52, 48.54 and 26.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.52, 48.54 and 26.40 is: 39.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.52 : 48.54 = 26.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.52/48.54 = 26.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.52x = 48.54 × 26.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.52x = 1,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.46/32.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.41

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