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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 44.98 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 44.98 and 26.12 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 44.98 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/44.98 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 44.98 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 1,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.88/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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