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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 49.36 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 49.36 and 26.86 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 49.36 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/49.36 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 49.36 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.81/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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