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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.20, 54.33 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.20, 54.33 and 16.95 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.20 : 54.33 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.20/54.33 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.20x = 54.33 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.20x = 920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.79/36.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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