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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 54.96 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 54.96 and 25.86 is: 38.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 54.96 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/54.96 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 54.96 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421.27/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.71

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