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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 54.24 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 54.24 and 16.89 is: 25.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 54.24 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/54.24 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 54.24 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.11/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.33

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