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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.83, 55.17 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.83, 55.17 and 25.37 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.83 : 55.17 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.83/55.17 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.83x = 55.17 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.83x = 1,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.40/36.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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