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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.45, 54.58 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.45, 54.58 and 25.59 is: 38.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.45 : 54.58 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.45/54.58 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.45x = 54.58 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.45x = 1,396.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396.43/36.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.31

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