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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.62, 45.01 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.62, 45.01 and 26.49 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.62 : 45.01 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.62/45.01 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.62x = 45.01 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.62x = 1,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.31/32.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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