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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 48.61 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 48.61 and 26.46 is: 39.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 48.61 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/48.61 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 48.61 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.22/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.53

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