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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.04, 49.67 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.04, 49.67 and 25.68 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.04 : 49.67 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.04/49.67 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.04x = 49.67 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.04x = 1,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.53/36.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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