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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.71, 54.98 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.71, 54.98 and 25.89 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.71 : 54.98 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.71/54.98 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.71x = 54.98 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.71x = 1,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423.03/36.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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