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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 50.52 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 50.52 and 25.74 is: 35.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 50.52 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/50.52 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 50.52 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.38/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.47

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