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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 55.02 and 25.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 55.02 and 25.26 is: 37.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 55.02 = 25.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/55.02 = 25.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 55.02 × 25.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.81/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.82

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