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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.79, 45.10 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.79, 45.10 and 26.16 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.79 : 45.10 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.79/45.10 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.79x = 45.10 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.79x = 1,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.85/32.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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