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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 51 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 51 and 25.29 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 51 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/51 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 51 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.79/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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