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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.22, 54.34 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.22, 54.34 and 25.44 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.22 : 54.34 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.22/54.34 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.22x = 54.34 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.22x = 1,382.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.41/36.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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