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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.90, 50.98 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.90, 50.98 and 25.82 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.90 : 50.98 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.90/50.98 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.90x = 50.98 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.90x = 1,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315.92/36.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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