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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.97, 55.45 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.97, 55.45 and 25.53 is: 38.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.97 : 55.45 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.97/55.45 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.97x = 55.45 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.97x = 1,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.46/36.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.29

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