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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.10, 54.13 and 16.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.10, 54.13 and 16.84 is: 25.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.10 : 54.13 = 16.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.10/54.13 = 16.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.10x = 54.13 × 16.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.10x = 911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.55/36.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.25

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