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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 48.88 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 48.88 and 26.88 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 48.88 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/48.88 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 48.88 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.89/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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