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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 49.99 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 49.99 and 25.90 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 49.99 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/49.99 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 49.99 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.36/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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