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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.72, 52.06 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.72, 52.06 and 25.48 is: 35.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.72 : 52.06 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.72/52.06 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.72x = 52.06 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.72x = 1,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326.49/37.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.17

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