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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.61, 50.53 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.61, 50.53 and 25.55 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.61 : 50.53 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.61/50.53 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.61x = 50.53 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.61x = 1,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290.72/36.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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