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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 53.98 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 53.98 and 25.83 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 53.98 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/53.98 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 53.98 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.24/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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