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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.81, 49.44 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.81, 49.44 and 26.43 is: 39.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.81 : 49.44 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.81/49.44 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.81x = 49.44 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.81x = 1,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.39/32.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.82

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