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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.62, 51.94 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.62, 51.94 and 25.98 is: 35.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.62 : 51.94 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.62/51.94 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.62x = 51.94 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.62x = 1,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.40/37.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.87

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