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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 45 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 45 and 26.46 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 45 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/45 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 45 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.70/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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