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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.38 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.38 and 26.02 is: 35.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.38 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.38 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.38 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.79/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.82

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