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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.66, 54.84 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.66, 54.84 and 25.25 is: 37.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.66 : 54.84 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.66/54.84 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.66x = 54.84 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.66x = 1,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.71/36.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.77

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