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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 44.93 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 44.93 and 26.06 is: 35.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 44.93 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/44.93 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 44.93 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.88/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.88

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