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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 54.97 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 54.97 and 25.36 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 54.97 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/54.97 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 54.97 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.84/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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