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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 50.02 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 50.02 and 25.20 is: 34.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 50.02 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/50.02 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 50.02 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260.50/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.76

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