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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.84, 50.80 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.84, 50.80 and 25.92 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.84 : 50.80 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.84/50.80 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.84x = 50.80 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.84x = 1,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.74/36.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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