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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 49.03 and 26.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 49.03 and 26.99 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 49.03 = 26.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/49.03 = 26.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 49.03 × 26.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 1,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.01/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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