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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.62, 55 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.62, 55 and 25.22 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.62 : 55 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.62/55 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.62x = 55 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.62x = 1,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.10/36.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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