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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.85, 50.88 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.85, 50.88 and 25.82 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.85 : 50.88 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.85/50.88 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.85x = 50.88 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.85x = 1,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.72/36.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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