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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.90 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.90 and 26.10 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.90 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.90 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.90 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.89/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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