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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 45.46 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 45.46 and 26.84 is: 37.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 45.46 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/45.46 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 45.46 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 1,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.15/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.07

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