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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.80, 45.18 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.80, 45.18 and 26.32 is: 36.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.80 : 45.18 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.80/45.18 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.80x = 45.18 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.80x = 1,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.14/32.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.25

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