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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 54.03 and 16.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 54.03 and 16.75 is: 25.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 54.03 = 16.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/54.03 = 16.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 54.03 × 16.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 905.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.13/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.13

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