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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.90, 49.35 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.90, 49.35 and 26.89 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.90 : 49.35 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.90/49.35 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.90x = 49.35 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.90x = 1,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.00/32.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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