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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 55.19 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 55.19 and 25.39 is: 38.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 55.19 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/55.19 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 55.19 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.06/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.01

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