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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 50.33 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 50.33 and 25.55 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 50.33 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/50.33 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 50.33 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 1,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.12/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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