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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 55.37 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 55.37 and 35.25 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 55.37 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/55.37 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 55.37 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.79/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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