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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 55.08 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 55.08 and 25.34 is: 37.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 55.08 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/55.08 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 55.08 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.45/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.98

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