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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 44.83 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 44.83 and 26.15 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 44.83 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/44.83 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 44.83 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.30/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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