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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.25, 54.37 and 16.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.25, 54.37 and 16.99 is: 25.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.25 : 54.37 = 16.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.25/54.37 = 16.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.25x = 54.37 × 16.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.25x = 923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923.75/36.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.48

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