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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 45.45 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 45.45 and 26.79 is: 37.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 45.45 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/45.45 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 45.45 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.61/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.00

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