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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 48.88 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 48.88 and 26.16 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 48.88 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/48.88 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 48.88 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.70/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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