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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.02, 53.97 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.02, 53.97 and 25.89 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.02 : 53.97 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.02/53.97 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.02x = 53.97 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.02x = 1,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397.01/36.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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