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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 44.98 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 44.98 and 26.78 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 44.98 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/44.98 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 44.98 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.37/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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