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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 54.34 and 16.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 54.34 and 16.96 is: 25.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 54.34 = 16.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/54.34 = 16.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 54.34 × 16.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.61/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.45

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