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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.46, 50.34 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.46, 50.34 and 25.57 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.46 : 50.34 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.46/50.34 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.46x = 50.34 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.46x = 1,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.19/36.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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