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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.09, 49.74 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.09, 49.74 and 26.25 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.09 : 49.74 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.09/49.74 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.09x = 49.74 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.09x = 1,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.68/36.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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