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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 45.21 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 45.21 and 26.28 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 45.21 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/45.21 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 45.21 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.12/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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