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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.62, 54.96 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.62, 54.96 and 25.96 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.62 : 54.96 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.62/54.96 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.62x = 54.96 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.62x = 1,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.76/36.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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