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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 54.24 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 54.24 and 25.48 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 54.24 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/54.24 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 54.24 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.04/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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